The Autograph King of New York
Celebrity autographs are a billion dollar industry. And in New York City, “Radio Man” is better at collecting them than anybody else. He also regularly appears as an extra in…
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Malcolm Goes to Debate School
What do you do after you’ve been humiliated at the Munk Debates? You call in the A-Team. The Brooklyn Debate League is a nonprofit organization that supports Speech & Debate…
Taking a Knee with Malcolm Gladwell
Sports have always been political, despite what some fans might like to believe. So what role should athletes play in political movements? Malcolm Gladwell joins Ben and Khalil to discuss…
Sana Javeri Kadri, Spice Disrupter & CEO/Founder of Diaspora Co.
At just 23, Sana Javeri Kadri founded a company that exploded an old-world colonialist industry – the spice trade. This small business owner who lives between India and California is…
George Clinton
George Clinton revolutionized funk music with Parliament Funkadelic, whose theatrical, sci-fi, performance art has captivated audiences worldwide for over five decades. P-Funk’s blend of psychedelic rock and deep, repetitive funk…
Larry Miller: From Prison to the Nike Boardroom
Convicted of murder at age 16, Nike executive Larry Miller kept his crime and incarceration a secret for over 40 years. But after building the Jordan brand at Nike into…
On Background: A History of Bankruptcy in the US
Often when a corporation declares bankruptcy, that happens at the end of a long and difficult road. But entering bankruptcy proceedings also means setting out on a new and equally…
Do We Need a New Word for ‘Happiness’? Katie Couric talks to Dr Laurie Santos
Laurie swaps seats in the studio to be interviewed by none other than Katie Couric. In this episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Laurie’s asked to define happiness; outline…
The Science of Making (and Keeping) Friends
It’s a mistake to prioritize romantic and familial relationships over friendship, argues psychologist Dr. Marisa Franco. Strong, supportive friendships expand our sense of self, she says, and are associated with…
Actor Steven Yeun Tells a New Story
Today, we sit with actor Steven Yeun! At the top, we discuss his new Netflix series Beef (3:40), a powerful church scene from the show (12:10), and his personal experience…
Higher Animals with Michael Specter
Malcolm talks with his old friend, the brilliant science writer Michael Specter, about the future of life on Earth. Michael’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic was to create a new…
Life Without Plastic (It’s Not Fantastic)
Is it possible to live for even a day without plastic? Stunt journalist extraordinaire A.J. Jacobs tries his best. And fails miserably. You can read the full New York Times…
